I think Helen's point is a very good one! Not only are pilling and lint issues, but if you ever have to undo your work... (I know... No one in *this* group ever has to do that!), the little fluffy ends become nasty little miniature knots that have to be cleared as you go. I know someone whose language would make a sailor blush when this happens... but I'm not saying who. Trust me, she's very nice to small children and animals and even her husband. But don't let those nasty threads get on her pillow!
Into high gear now... Lace at Sweet Briar kicks off in less than two weeks! We have a full house this year... Only one space Ieft unfilled, due to a recent cancellation. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 1:59 PM, "Helen Bell" <[email protected]> wrote: > Brenda covered all the points I was going to mention, but there's one I > would also add in: how much lint does the thread produce? > > I've used some quilting threads, like King Tut, and Masterpiece (both by > Superior threads maybe?), but I would never in a million years use a 50wt > quilting/sewing thread by Star. The lint produced just in a sewing machine > is awful, and requires far more frequent cleaning of sewing machines than > other brands do. > > Given that there's a certain amount of 'wear' on the threads (and I've got > some Brok 100/2 on the go that's currently showing the odd sign of > pilling/depositing lint), I'd be wary about the cottons that are very > 'fluffy' as they come off the reel. > > Cheers from sunny Duvall, WA, > Helen > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to > [email protected]. Photo site: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
